Mutts, Purebreds, or Rescues - ALL dogs are welcome to participate!
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The OFFICIAL Pooch Playoffs — Any Pooch Playoffs without this logo are not an official competition and will not be included in the International Pooch Playoffs Competition.
Does your pup have what it takes to claim the title of theÂ
Does your pup have what it takes to claim the title of theÂ
"Ulti-Mutt Cutie" of Northern Ohio?
"Ulti-Mutt Cutie" of Northern Ohio?
Annual Photo Competition to Benefit Charity
Annual Photo Competition to Benefit Charity
Get ready for a bracket-style competition for the Cutest Canine! Your $99 entry fee will allow your pooch to compete for exciting prizes while benefiting a local charity. Each week, your dog will be matched up with another pooch to be voted the Ulti-mutt Cutie! The winner will also be entered into an International competition to compete for a prize!
All entrants will receive a metal fine-art ornament of your pup and a goodie bag! Â
Our 2026 competition spots are now closed — inquire for next year!Â
2026, we are partnering with FriendshipÂ
Click HERE for the APL's website!
And HERE to donate directly to their Pay Pal (not for the competition, this is just a personal donation).
Please scroll the entire page to learn all about Pooch Playoffs and explore our sponsors.
VOTE HERE
VOTE HERE
INTERNATIONAL VOTING BELOW
April 5th midnight to 11:59pm CST
(Remember Eastern Time Zone is an hour behind Central).
It will say unavailable until the Competition starts at the time above. This widget is a little different than the one we used but it is the same concept.
Congratulations, Abraham!
Congratulations, Abraham!
Stay tuned for the 2026 link below to be active. That is where you'll be able to see all the dog's photos and purchase a magazine with the dogs in it - benefiting Friendship APL.
Also, please don't forget that
KING and BARNEY
are still up for adoption and their adoption fees are paid for!
PAWsome Sponsors
PAWsome Sponsors
Want your dog, family, baby, or yourself photographed by Shelby?
Want your dog, family, baby, or yourself photographed by Shelby?
Common
Q & A's
Common
Q & A's
When does voting happen? Voting is a bracket styled competition similar to basketball's March Madness.
How do I vote? By filling out the widget above, entering your email, and then you get to vote on each bracket (vote for all brackets, not just one dog).
How many times can I vote? Rounds last 1 days at a time, except the finally will shortened. You can vote, free, once per round, per person!
Why do I have to enter in my email? Your email is how we know you already placed a vote. This does not sign you up for anything or any account.
When do I receive my goodie bag and metal ornament gift? Everyone who signs up has 3 meet ups with Shelby. A consultation, portrait date, and an image reveal appointment. Your gifts will be given to you at the image reveal appointment! These are one on one appointments that you will schedule with Shelby.
Don't forget to share with all of your friends so they can vote too (or enter their own pups)!
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